Experience

Real Estate Authority (REA)

• New Zealand
• Government Administration
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Realtor

  • Feb 2011 - Present



Venture Within

• Massage Therapist

  • Apr 2009 - Present

  I also hold a diploma in Holistic Massage Therapy (ITEC). In 2009 I enjoyed working at the world renowned golf resort The Farm Cape Kidnappers here in the Hawkes Bay.

• Psychotherapist

  • Apr 1997 - Feb 2010

  Has an accredited psychotherapist (MBACP). I enjoyed a very successful private counselling and therapeutic practice for over ten years. Exploring the interface between Psychology and Spirituality shaped the way in which I approached my life and work.I honoured "symptoms as a voice of the soul". Work with my clients was as an expression of the sacred. From my point of view spiritual growth is fundamentally moving toward 'compassion for self'. For me this is perfectly consistent with goals couched in therapeutic terms, like unconditional self acceptance and empathy.



Facilitator

• Northern Ireland

• Facilitation for Religious Organisations, Community Groups, Womens Groups

  • Jan 1998 - Apr 2008

  Facilitation for Religious Organisations and Community Groups exploring issues around leadership, governance, identity, symbolism, cultural diversity and action. Facilitation for small groups of women in search for a return to her own appreciation of the feminine in a world that is so dominated by the masculine. The opportunity to explore the subtle relationship between anima and animus and the need to celebrate the diversity of these qualities. Rediscovering the harmony in the interaction of one and the other not either or. Labyrinth Desgner and Facilitator. Creating labyrinths around Northern Ireland and using the labyrinth as a metaphor for the inner and outer journey. Labyrinths are increasingly used in the home, workplace and community. If you would like the opportunity to consider creating a labyrinth I would be delighted to meet you to explore the possibilities for building your own unique feature.



Norhtern Ireland Hospices

• Palliative Care Work

  • Feb 1992 - Mar 2006

  Alongside my psychotherapeutic work I also have more than 15 years experience as a non-denominational Chaplain/Counsellor within Palliative Care and Hospice settings. I have conducted funeral services, weddings and many other significant ceremonies for people who are nearing death and also want to live life to the full. Life can become very precarious when faced with a life threatening disease. To simply BE with another human being as they negotiate their own pathway through to this final Trasna (Gaelic translation meaning "crossing place") is profound. Many years ago I read, 'Idea of the Holy' by Rudolph Otto the German Theologian. I do not purport to have understood his writing. However, I do remember these words, "mysterium tremendum et fascinans." It has been described as "the intense feeling of unknowingly knowing that there is something which cannot be seen". This knowing has befallen me many times in the presence of death. I would better describe my work as a 'Midwife' whose task it was, was to stay calm, quiet, steadfast and present. The dying have been my greatest Teachers and I feel a deep gratitude to them for their lessons about truth, compassion, vulnerability and courage. To be human in the face of death humbles me to be all I can be in this lifetime.